Position Information

This position is a 7 hour/day position, with 184 paid days per year with the option for additional summer hours. This position is assigned to Karner Blue Education Center. Starting hourly pay is $32.60. Employees with LPN licensure will receive an additional $4.60 per hour or those with RN licensure will receive an additional $5.30 per hour. This position is fully benefit eligible, please click here to review the full contract and benefits offered.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for providing standard medical care to students. Responsibilities may include: obtaining and maintaining records; administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication; and assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues.

Typical Class Responsibilities

In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse; assesses the student’s symptoms, illness, or injury; communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations; and may implement approved treatment plans.
Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines; provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration; performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment.
Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories; disseminates information to appropriate persons; updates medical records; completes third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements.
Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs.
Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies; and restocks and orders supplies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

Associate degree or technical certificate in nursing; 1 year of experience in healthcare; CPR certified. School experience preferred.

Licensing Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Knowledge Requirements

School health care principles, procedures, and techniques
Basic medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency care
Basic medical terminology
Medication administration
Evaluation and assessment of children and students’ behavior
Student health/physical assessments
Health promotion and safety
Customer service principles
Recordkeeping principles
Computers and related software applications
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Skill Requirements

Performing student health/physical assessments in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
Taking vital signs
Administering basic medical treatments including first aid and emergency care
Evaluating, screening and assessing children and students’ behavior in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
Administering medication
Maintaining a clean, sanitary working environment
Maintaining confidentiality
Providing customer service
Preparing and maintaining records
Operating a computer and applicable software applications
Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.
Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Health Services Specialist